Shark vs Crab
Abyss race comparison · checked 2026-05-24
| Stat | Shark | Crab |
|---|---|---|
| Tier | S | A |
| Rarity | Legendary | Rare |
| Odds | low | medium |
| Pull cost | 100 Star Shards | 100 Star Shards |
| Lucky pull | 450 Star Shards | 450 Star Shards |
| Role | Combat and aggressive fish control | Safe early-to-mid farming |
| Best for | Players pushing hostile zones or boss-spawn routes. | Players who want survivability without gambling for mythic odds. |
Verdict
- · Shark is the higher-tier race (S), so it is the better long-term reroll target.
- · Roles differ: Shark leans Combat and aggressive fish control, Crab leans Safe early-to-mid farming - pick the one that matches your current goal.
- · Pull cost: Shark 100 Star Shards, Crab 100 Star Shards. Only chase a race once your money route can recover the Star Shards.
- · Odds and balance change between updates - confirm the current rates before spending.
Shark
Shark is the practical S-tier pick for players who keep dying in deeper routes. If your problem is surviving the path to a target fish, Shark often gives more value than a pure economy race.
Strengths
- + Strong combat feel
- + Good for dangerous routes
- + Easy to understand value
Weaknesses
- - May be overkill for shallow farming
- - Less utility if you avoid boss routes
Crab
Crab is a solid account-progression race. It is less exciting than Kraken or Shark, but it solves the common problem of early players spending shards before they can farm them back.
Strengths
- + Good floor
- + Simple to use
- + Useful while learning fights
Weaknesses
- - Not a final build target
- - Limited late-game ceiling
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